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he _____ is the division of the autonomic nervous system associated with rest, repair, and energy storage. a. parasympathetic nervous system b. sympathetic nervous system c. somatic nervous system d. endocrine system

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Answer: Option A) parasympathetic nervous system

Step-by-step explanation:

The autonomic nervous system consists of two parts namely

- the sympathetic nervous system SNS, and

- the parasympathetic nervous system PNS

The PNS stimulates the same organs as SNS, but its action is opposite to SNS.

And it acts to return the body to a normal state, thus it is associated with actions such as:

- slowing heart beat

- dilates arteries,

- lowering blood pressure

- stimulating saliva secretion etc

All these actions of the PNS bring about rest, repair, and energy storage.

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